Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has expressed commitment to addressing the manpower deficit in the healthcare sector of the state. The Governor made this known on Sunday in Monguno when he paid an assessment visit to the project site for the construction of School of Nursing in the area. He said: “Human resources in the healthcare sector is one of the major problems throughout the country. To provide a permanent but long-term solution, we have decided to establish a school of nursing in Monguno so that in the near future, we will produce health workers who would provide healthcare…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
The Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, Mayor Dele Oshinowo, has appealed to the youth to reject protests and embrace peaceful coexistence as well as dialogue to find solution to any contending issue. Oshinowo spoke on Monday, 29 July, 2024 at a stakeholders’ meeting with residents of the council area. The Chairman praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s efforts at addressing the country’s challenges, saying, “ye’s actually rebuilding and giving us a new foundation that will give us a better Nigeria.” Oshinowo highlighted the LCDA’s empowerment initiatives, which include: financial support for women, the elderly, and youth,…
In response to the directive from the Honorable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has suspended its earlier announced increase in navigational charges. This decision follows the Minister’s recognition of the current economic challenges faced by Nigerians. The Minister emphasized the need for further consultation before implementing any changes, highlighting the importance of being sensitive to the plight of Nigerians amidst these economic challenges. This decision follows the keynote address by Engr. Farouk Ahmed Umar, Managing Director/CE of NAMA, at the League of Airports and Aviation Correspondents Annual Conference held in…
The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has called on political parties and their candidates for the Edo and Ondo governorship elections to comply with the established rules. He expressed his concern about the hostility and tension that are defining the campaigns. Yakubu, who stated this during the quarterly meeting with political party leaders, on Monday, 29 July, 2024 in Abuja, also brought attention to the recent attack on the All Progressives Congress(APC) governorship candidate in Edo state, which led to the death of a security officer. The INEC chairman also pointed out that, with only 53 days…
Arsenal Football Club has officially announced the signing of Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna. The club disclosed this on Monday, 29 July, 2024 in a post on X. The Gunners wasted no time welcoming their new acquisition, posting on their official page, “Benvenuto, Riccardo Calafiori. Meeting new teammates for the very first time.” The use of “Benvenuto” means “Welcome” in Italian. Meanwhile, giving details of the transfer, football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano said, “Official, confirmed. Riccardo Calafiori joins Arsenal from Bologna on a five-year deal.”
The Sokoto State Police Command has labelled as unconfirmed a N1 billion ransom allegedly demanded by kidnappers of a district head in Sokoto State, Isa Bawa, and his son (name undisclosed). Bawa, the district head of Gatawa, and his son were abducted by unknown gunmen at Kwanan Maharba while they were returning from Sokoto Saturday, 27 July, 2024, Daily Trust reports. When contacted on Monday, 29 July, 2024, the command’s spokesman, Ahmad Rufai, told our correspondent in a telephone interview that the police were unaware of the ransom demand. However, he confirmed that Bawa and his son were abducted. “I can…
Ahead of the August 1st nationwide hunger protest, soldiers have taken over the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu and other strategic points. This is coming as Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Wing declared that Igbo Youths will not participate in the protest, which is scheduled for August 1st to 10th, 2024. It was learnt that heavy movement of military personnel, especially those of the Nigerian Army, in the Enugu metropolis. At the Akanu Ibiam International Airport Junction along the old Abakaliki-Emene road, several military personnel were seen stationed with weapons. Also, at the Abakpa Junction and New Heaven Junction along the…
The Acting Executive Secretary of the Kogi State Agency on HIV/AIDS (KOSACA), Ibrahim Anate, has disclosed that at least 50,000 people are living with HIV/AIDS in state. Anate, who made this disclosure in Lokoja, the state capital on Monday, 29 July, 2024 at a one-day stakeholders dialogue, added that a total of 36,066 people living with HIV are currently receiving treatment in Kogi State, while over 19,000 have failed to show up for treatment or counseling. According to him, stigmatization and discrimination against people living with HIV are reasons why many individuals fail to declare their status. KOSACA scribe criticized…
Manchester United are planning to build a 100,000-capacity stadium in the next six years, ESPN reports. A final decision on whether the club will build a new stadium or redevelop Old Trafford will be taken before the end of the year. The project will cost over £2 billion and should be completed by 2030. United co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, had previously said he would prefer to build a new stadium on the site of the existing stadium. This would mean potentially using land behind the Stretford End for the expansion. Officials from United have looked at similar projects across the…
Troops of the Nigerian Army conducting counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations under the aegis of Operation HADIN KAI in North East Nigeria, have eliminated 8 terrorists in Bula Marwa, just ahead of Siraja village in Borno State. According to a statement by the army, the troops in conjunction with the Hybrid/Civilian Joint Task Force, raided the terrorists’ enclave in the early hours of Sunday, neutralizing the terrorists in a fierce gun battle. The troops also recovered one Automatic Grenade Launcher, an MK rifle, and a bag containing a pair of desert camouflage and other terrorists’ uniforms from the terrorists. Further surveillance…